Milford Family Lawyers

For over 20 years, I have been committed to providing exceptional representation for a wide array of legal matters. My practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, Real Estate Law, Wills, and Litigation & Appeals.

I received my B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University in 1991. In 1996, I earned my J.D. at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, and the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court. Additionally, I have been named a Top...

James P. Yudes is a renowned family law and divorce attorney in New Jersey and the founder of The Law Offices of James P. Yudes. Mr. Yudes founded the firm in 1978, and has provided high-end legal services throughout the state ever since. He is a highly respected legal professional, and is often called on to give lectures for other attorneys and law school students. In response to his exceptional legal services, several organizations have awarded Mr. Yudes with prestigious awards, including New Jersey Super Lawyers 2007, ranking as a Martindale Hubbell A.V. preeminent lawyer, and admission as a Fellow...

I am the founder and proprietor of Fridie Law Group LLC, a comprehensive litigation practice specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Municipal Court proceedings (including DWI and moving violations). My practice spans Municipal and Superior Courts across New Jersey, with a focus on Central and Southern regions. As a dedicated problem-solver, I assess your concerns and provide tailored recommendations for your optimal legal strategy, ensuring we achieve your desired outcomes. Accessibility is paramount to me—I promptly respond to calls and emails within 24 hours, and offer flexible weekend and evening consultations by appointment. Whether you seek...

Emerald devotes her practice exclusively to family law. In addition to issues relating to divorce, alimony, child support, equitable distribution of assets, custody/parenting, relocation, and post-judgment matters, Emerald has unique experience with disputes involving the custody and time sharing of family pets. She takes an empathetic approach to lawyering and believes that zealous advocacy for her clients, along with finding creative solutions to the problems they face, comes from a client-centered approach.

LaDonna M. Cousins is a Partner at the Williams Law Group specializing in all aspects of Family Law, including pre-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, alimony, post-judgment matters, issues related to custody, parenting time, child support, grandparents’ rights, stepparent and adult adoptions, domestic violence, mediation, child welfare (DCPP), preparation of simple Wills, and related family matters. LaDonna recognizes the importance of these matters in her clients’ lives and strives to provide her clients with zealous advocacy and service. LaDonna achieved her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Spanish from Georgetown University where she graduated cum laude. LaDonna achieved her Juris Doctor...

Andrew M. Shaw, Esq. is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and a former board member of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy, where he published. Andrew served as both a legal intern to Justice Helen Hoens of the New Jersey Supreme Court and as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Margaret Goodzeit, P.J.F.P.; the Hon. Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C.; and the Hon. Michael F. O’Neill, J.S.C., in the Somerset County Family Part.

Between 2015 and 2018, Andrew has published four articles on issues relating to family law in the New Jersey Law Journal, including: (1)...

Nicole focuses her practice on the area of family law including advising clients on matters involving divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution and domestic violence. She is well versed in drafting complex pre and post judgment motions as well as nondissolution applications. She also counsels clients in negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements.

In 2017 Nicole became an accredited New Jersey Family and Divorce Mediator and is able to serve both individuals and attorneys in this capacity.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as a law clerk to the Honorable Katherine R. Dupuis, P.J.F.P. of the New Jersey Superior...

My practice focuses on legal issues within the family. My firm handles divorce, civil union dissolution, custody, child support, adoption, parenting time, domestic violence victim representation, parental representation in DYFS matters, representation for child abuse registry defense. We also handle personal injury, criminal, municipal court, academic discipline, faculty tenure and workman's compensation matters. Our primary counties are Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Burlington, Atlantic, Ocean and Cape May.

As a child of Divorce and a Divorcee herself Ms. Cipriano has a unique insight into the toll this process takes on a family. As a business owner with not only a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center but also a Master's of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she understands the unique issues that face business owners when moving through divorce. Ms. Cipriano is here to help her clients, their family and their finances emerge from the process to more stable, happier, healthier future. Ms. Cipriano is admitted to...

Tim focuses his practice on divorce, alimony, custody, child support, equitable distribution of assets and debts, college contribution, domestic violence and adoption. In addition, he maintains a mediation practice for divorce, custody, support and modification. He has been selected by his peers in the legal community in Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star”. Tim practices primarily in Superior Court in New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association where he is a member of the Family Law Section and Dispute Resolution Section. He is a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. He is...

I'm a New Jersey divorce lawyer with over 30 years experience in all areas of family law and divorce with offices in Roseland, NJ. I've been awarded Best Lawyers of America 5 years running and am also a member of New Jersey Super Lawyers.

Flavio Van Boekel obtained his J.D. (Juris Doctor degree) from Michigan State College of Law, graduating Cum Laude (with Honors.) Previously, Mr. Van Boekel obtained a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) and majored in Cultural Studies from State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College.

While still in Law School, Mr. Van Boekel clerked for the Honorable Jennifer Granholm in the gubernatorial office. Additionally, Mr. Van Boekel was an extern at the Michigan AGC (Attorney Grievance Commission) the regulatory arm of Attorneys and assisted the prosecution of several cases against unethical lawyers.

Mr. Van Boekel focuses on Immigration and Matrimonial...

“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and...

Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Principal Attorney at the Offit Kurman, P.A. focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence. Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to participate in the Courtroom Advocates Project. During law school, Ms. Weitz interned for the Honorable...

I help people with complex legal, financial, and personal issues during what is often the most traumatic times of their lives. A worked as a Senior Probation Officer in Child Support Enforcement while attending Law School at night at Temple University, Beasley School of Law. In law school, I received various awards. I was a Law Faculty Scholar, a member of the prestigious Temple Law Review, and an award-winning member of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, I clerked for two wonderful judges: the Hon. Mary Jacobson, who was the Presiding Judge of the Mercer County Family Part at...

Ms. Heather C. Keith, Esq. is the founder of Keith Family Law in Westfield, NJ. Since the beginning of her legal career, she has devoted her practice almost exclusively to divorce and family law, successfully representing clients in the Superior and Appellate Courts, as well as outside of court. Focusing on alimony, child support, child custody, legal separation, and other family law issues, Ms. Keith works tirelessly to help her clients navigate the difficult and confusing world of divorce law, with an emphasis on the benefits of collaborative practice.

Ms. Keith received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of...

Allison is a trusted advocate devoted to offering each client the highest standards of legal representation. To her, being someone's attorney means more than practicing the law - it means showing up for clients at some of their most challenging moments and giving their cases the diligence, empathy, and legal acumen they deserve. Prior to founding the firm, Allison worked in private practice in Moorestown and Glassboro, New Jersey as well as in public defense in Philadelphia, PA. She attended law school at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with high honors and was admitted to the Order of...

Mark Goldstein concentrates on complex business/commercial litigation, tax and accounting matters, high net worth divorce cases and all family law issues including divorce, alimony/spousal support, potential termination of alimony payments, child custody and visitation, child support, and college contributions between divorced parents.

Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 2006. Wendy Armour is also a member of the New York Bar. Served as law clerk the late Honorable David Waks, J.S.C. in Passaic County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. Mrs. Armour was recently recognized 10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and awarded 2016 Lawyers of Distinction. She is a trained mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Mrs. Armour is also a pool attorney for the New Jersey Office of Law Guardian.

I am a partner of the firm and have handled family law matters exclusively since the commencement of my career. I handle all family law/divorce matters, ranging from a simple divorce to those involving complex financial or custody disputes. I am also a family law mediator approved by the New Jersey Court Rules. In addition, I have significant experience appealing family law, divorce and custody decisions entered by the Courts. I have also been involved in litigation in the Appellate Division and NJ Supreme Court relative to Grandparent's Rights.

Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties. As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem. Prior...

Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited to join elite Top 100 National Trial Lawyers due to strong qualifications as TOP civil/criminal defense trial lawyers. I was nominated as one of the "10 Best" attorneys in NJ by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Currently, I'm the managing attorney at two successful law firms: eLAWnj.com Pedroso Legal Services LLC and...

Alvin Eugene Richards, III, Esq. (Gene) is an Associate at the Williams Law Group and devotes the majority of his litigation to Child Welfare (DCPP) matters. Gene has devoted 100% of his professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of Child Welfare (DCPP) matters, domestic violence, appeals, custody and parenting time, and post-judgment matters. Gene understands that your case is an extremely emotional and difficult time in your life. He treats all of his clients with the utmost professionalism, respect and compassion, while vigorously advocating for his clients’ interests and protecting his clients’ rights. Prior to joining...

Corrine Cooke, Esquire is the Managing Partner at Cooke Family Law, LLC. Ms. Cooke’s practice is exclusively concentrated in matrimonial and family law proceedings, including divorce, child custody disputes, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and other related family law matters. She also handles post judgment applications, including modification applications, emancipation applications, college contribution applications, and family law appeals. Ms. Cooke is a highly experienced and accomplished family law attorney who has handled countless family law cases throughout her legal career, from inception through to settlement and/or trial. Ms. Cooke guides her clients through their Family Law...

James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements.

For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce...

Litigation attorney with over 40 years of experience in Personal Injury, Family Law, Municipal Court, General Litigation, Land Use; Attorney for Woodbridge Township Planning Board for over 30 years. Attorney for Sayreville Borough Planning Board 2017-19; Qualified Civil and Family Law Mediator; Arbitrator, Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County; Member of ESP and ISP panel, Family Court, Middlesex County Superior Court; Super Storm Sandy Mediator.

Patrick T. Collins brings to Skoloff & Wolfe his vast experience in family law and commercial litigation.

Patrick is one of only four attorneys in New Jersey to have been qualified by the Supreme Court as both a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a Certified Matrimonial Attorney, and guides his clients with more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, alimony and equitable distribution, post-judgement modifications, and all aspects of high conflict divorces. He has handled high profile cases and...

Andrew M. Wolfenson specializes in Divorce and Family matters, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Municipal Court, and Expungements. A 1991 Graduate of the Fordham University School of Law, he is also the author of two fiction novels, "In His Own Defense" and "Deadly Fantasy: A Baseball Story", and serves as the Chairman of the New Jersey chapter of his college's Alumni Association.

An experienced attorney, trained mediator and collaborative practitioner, I offer parties options on how they wish to handle their divorce. I believe that it is important for parties to have greater control and say in how they are going to live the rest of their lives. As a litigator, I fight for my clients and provide them with as much information as possible so they can make better decisions. As a mediator, I am truly neutral and provide parties with the tools and information they need to come to a mutually beneficial resolution. And as a...

Carl has practiced divorce and family law throughout New Jersey since 2009. Carl’s prior experience also includes serving as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Somerset, serving as township attorney, serving as counsel to the Somerset County Board of Construction Appeals, serving as counsel to the Somerset County Agriculture Development Board, and serving as municipal prosecutor for a dozen municipalities. Carl is the author of “Happily Even After: the Guide to Divorce in New Jersey,” which is now in its third edition edition, and "Building a Matrimonial Law Practice." Carl has also been published numerous times in the...

At the Law Office of Andrew A. Bestafka, Esq., we have considerable experience representing clients in a wide range of different areas of family law. We understand just how trying this time can be, and are committed to providing our clients with the best representation possible so that they can focus on what's truly important. For the past six years, Mr. Bestafka has been working in family law and established his own practice. His practice areas include divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, domestic violence, and many other aspects of family law. His experience in the legal system and with various...

Practicing family law for over twenty (20) years and offers care and personal attention to all matters. Handles custody, support, alimony, marital settlement agreements, divorce, prenuptial agreements, and more.

Daniel Zachariah is a confident lawyer with a an interesting background and wide knowledge base. Daniel graduated with double honors in Psychology and Administration of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh while minoring in Religious Studies; He subsequently earned his J.D from Temple University’s Beasley school of law in Philadelphia. Daniel has worked over the years to advocate the rights of minorities and the less privileged in federal and state courts. From his Undergraduate days, Daniel has maintained a passion for justice and defending human rights to establish a lawful and equitable society. He served across positions in offices nationally, including...

Family Law attorney serving the South Jersey practice area including: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

Rachel E. Partyka is Partner at Weinberger Law Group in New Jersey. Ms. Partyka received her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law – Camden in 2003. Ms. Partyka was a recipient of the prestigious Ralph Bunche Fellowship which is provided to exceptional incoming, full-time students. While attending law school, Ms. Partyka was chosen to be a member of the Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project where she provided legal aid services to victims of domestic violence in Camden County Family Court. She also interned for the Honorable F. Lee Forrester, J.S.C. in Mercer County and Legal Services of New Jersey....

Leslie A. Farber, Esq. has been practicing law since 1991. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Drew University, and her Law Degree from Pace University School of Law. In law school, she was an editor of the Pace Law Review and participated in Pace's Appellate Litigation Clinic. For the past 29 years, she has represented both individuals and businesses in many areas of litigation in state, federal and municipal courts from initial consultation through discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal, when necessary. Ms. Farber has lectured and published works in a variety...

Franz Cobos is the owner and managing partner of the Cobos Law Firm in New Jersey. Mr. Cobos was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 2004 from Seton Hall University, School of Law, and has dedicated his practice to representing clients in the core areas of Family Law, Immigration Law and Business Law.

Mr. Cobos has practiced in New York and New Jersey for over a decade. Among several other organizations, he is a member and active participant of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers' Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Essex,...

With over twenty 27 years experience protecting the interests of clients in all areas of family law, you can be confident that a solution to your problem is at hand. I have been a principal in my own firm since 1989. My job is to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and offer effective help in oftentimes distressing personal situations. It is my goal to be an expert advocate for your interests and a persuasive negotiator that will strive to reach a just and fair outcome for you whether by settlement or trial. If an acceptable settlement cannot be reached, rest...

After graduating from law school in 1979, Sara Sencer McArdle worked for the Essex County prosecutor’s office. She worked there for more than 20 years, 10 as head of the child abuse division. In 2002, Sara moved into private practice. On June 1, 2005, she established her own family law and criminal defense practice.

She has been continuously certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 1983 and provides a full line of family and criminal law services in matters such as child support, child custody, modification of existing court orders, felony defense and representation...